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AK67 VEA

2018 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,170 mi
Last recorded75,170 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 333,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK67 VEA
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 75,170 miles

Both rear anti roll bar links plastic bonding is breaking up

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 75,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres are deteriorated and worn below 3mm

Both rear anti roll bar links plastic bonding is breaking up

Offside Front Inner Brake pad is worn thin and is binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn right to 1.6mm

Pass 28 Jan 2025 66,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 66,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 57,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 47,462 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 40,770 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 27,609 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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AK67 VEA is a 2018 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 33,279 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK67 VEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK67 VEA registered?

AK67 VEA is a 2018 Mazda 3, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is AK67 VEA safe to buy?

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